Discovering Van Gogh in the wild: scientists unveil a new gecko species
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by Pensoft Editorial Team
3w ago
Males of the species have a yellow head and forebody and light blue spots on the back and they live in low elevation forests of the Southern Western Ghats. The post Discovering Van Gogh in the wild: scientists unveil a new gecko species first appeared on Blog ..read more
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Tug of war: two snakes battle for prey in a scientific first
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by Pensoft Editorial Team
1M ago
Watch the incredible footage below. The post Tug of war: two snakes battle for prey in a scientific first first appeared on Blog ..read more
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Five dazzling new species of eyelash vipers discovered in Colombia and Ecuador
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by Pensoft Editorial Team
2M ago
The groundbreaking discovery was made official in a study published in the open-access journal Evolutionary Systematics. The post Five dazzling new species of eyelash vipers discovered in Colombia and Ecuador first appeared on Blog ..read more
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New coffee snake species discovered in Ecuador’s cloud forests
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by Pensoft Editorial Team
3M ago
Found by biologist Alejandro Arteaga, this species lives in coffee plantations and is endemic to northwestern Ecuador The post New coffee snake species discovered in Ecuador’s cloud forests first appeared on Blog ..read more
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New reptile on the block: A new agamid lizard species discovered in China
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by Pensoft Editorial Team
3M ago
Measuring less than 9 cm with an orange tongue, it inhabits subtropical and tropical forests, thriving in various landscapes including urban areas. The post New reptile on the block: A new agamid lizard species discovered in China first appeared on Blog ..read more
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New reptile on the block: A new iguana species discovered in China
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by Pensoft Editorial Team
4M ago
Measuring less than 9 cm with an orange tongue, it inhabits subtropical and tropical forests, thriving in various landscapes including urban areas. The post New reptile on the block: A new iguana species discovered in China first appeared on Blog ..read more
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Novel bacteria identification methods might help speed up disease diagnosis
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by Pensoft Editorial Team
4M ago
The technique, applied on turtle skin in this study, allows for the rapid detection of Pseudomonas bacteria, which can cause various human diseases. The post Novel bacteria identification methods might help speed up disease diagnosis first appeared on Blog ..read more
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Psychedelic rock gecko among dozens of species in need of further conservation protection in Vietnam
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by Pensoft Editorial Team
8M ago
Researchers recommend IUCN CPSG’s One Plan Approach to Conservation measures, which include both habitat conservation and increasing the number of threatened species in breeding stations and zoos.  The post Psychedelic rock gecko among dozens of species in need of further conservation protection in Vietnam first appeared on Blog ..read more
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Comprehensive review of Burmese python science released
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by Pensoft Editorial Team
1y ago
A USGS-led publication offers a new look at the constrictor that has invaded southern Florida. The post Comprehensive review of Burmese python science released first appeared on Blog ..read more
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New species from a new country: A newly described gecko from Timor-Leste, the 4th youngest country in the world
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by Pensoft Editorial Team
1y ago
For the first time, a new species of bent-toed gecko was described from the country, hinting at the unexplored diversity in the region. The post New species from a new country: A newly described gecko from Timor-Leste, the 4th youngest country in the world first appeared on Blog ..read more
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